Samsung has officially put an end to the Galaxy Note 7’s production. It has further issued crystal clear instructions not to buy or sell the Note 7. If you are one of the owners of the device, you are supposed to head back to the store from where you bought and you will be eligible for a complete refund. You can either get a refund or replace the phone with any other phone that you want. For those of you who were planning on buying the Note 7, it might not be a good news. However, I would rather say that you are lucky that you did not buy it. At least you are safe. But what now? You wanted a Note 7 but it is off the table now. So, we prepared a list of best alternatives to Note 7 that you can buy.
Best alternatives to Note 7
Now we are going to talk about the best alternatives to Note 7. Note 7 itself sported some top-notch specifications and features. Obviously, its alternatives have to be the best phones out there. Let us start, shall we?
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Display :- 5.5-inches, QHD, SUPERAMOLED display, 534ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
Processor :- Octa-core Exynos 8890 clocking up to 2.3 GHz.
Storage :- 4 GB RAM with 32 GB internal storage, expandable up to 200 GB.
Camera :- 12 MP rear camera (PDAF, OIS, f/1.7) and a 5 MP selfie camera (f/1.7)
Features :- Fingerprint Sensor, Fast Charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, Heart Rate and SpO2
Battery :- 3600 mAh
OnePlus 3
Display :- 5.5-inches, FHD OLED, 401ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
Processor :- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 clocking up to 2.15 GHz.
Storage :- 6 GB RAM with 64 GB of internal storage, no micro SD slot.
Camera :- 16 MP rear camera (PDAF, OIS, f/2.0) and an 8 MP front camera (f/2.0)
Features :- Fingerprint Sensor and Fast Charging
Battery :- 3000 mAh
Also see: – OnePlus 3 vs Google Pixel XL. Clash of the Titans. (In-depth Comparison)
HTC 10
Display :- 5.2-inches, QHD, 565ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Processor :- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 clocking up to 2.15 GHz.
Storage :- 4 GB RAM with 32 GB internal storage expandable up to 2 TB.
Camera :- 12 MP rear camera (LAF, OIS, f/1.8) and 5 MP front shooter (f/1.8)
Features :- Fingerprint Sensor and Fast Charging
Battery :- 3000 mAh
Moto Z Force Droid Edition
Display :- 5.5-inches, QHD, 535ppi with Shatterproof Shield
Processor :- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 clocking up to 2.15 GHz.
Storage :- 4 GB RAM with 32 GB internal storage expandable up to 2 TB.
Camera :- 21 MP rear camera (PDAF, LAF, OIS, f/1.8) and 5 MP front camera (f/2.2)
Features :- Fingerprint Sensor and Fast Charging
Battery :- 3500 mAh
LG G5
Display :- 5.3-inches, QHD, 554ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Processor :- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 clocking up to 2.15 GHz.
Storage :- 4 GB RAM with 32 GB internal storage expandable up to 200 GB.
Camera :- Dual 16 MP rear camera (LAF, OIS, 2x Optical Zoom) and an 8 MP front camera (f/2.0)
Features :- Fingerprint Sensor and Fast Charging
Battery :- 2800 mAh
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Display :- 5.7-inches, QHD, 518ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
Processor :- Octa-core Exynos 7420 clocked at 2.1 GHz.
Storage :- 4 GB RAM with 32 GB internal storage, no expansion slot
Camera :- 16 MP rear camera (OIS, AF and f/1.9) and 5 MP front shooter (f/1.9)
Features :- Fingerprint Sensor and Fast Charging
Battery :- 3000 mAh
Google Pixel XL
Display :- 5.5-inches, QHD, 535ppi with Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Processor :- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 clocking up to 2.15 GHz.
Storage :- 4 GB RAM with 32/128 GB internal storage variants.
Camera :- 12 MP rear camera (PDAF, LAF, f/2.0) along with an 8 MP selfie camera (f/2.4)
Features :- Fingerprint Sensor, Fast Charging, Google Assistant.
Battery :- 3450 mAh
A brief summary
Now, we are going to mention in brief the reasons why we added these phones to the list of best alternatives to Note 7. Since the Note 7 is gone, Galaxy S7 Edge is undoubtedly the best android phone you can buy if you are willing to spend so much on a smartphone. Top-class specification, excellent camera, huge battery; that is what sums up the S7 Edge. The HTC 10 sports a great camera with impressive specifications. It would have been the perfect device only if it had a battery to match the otherwise smashing specifications. The only Chinese phone that we are featuring on our list is the OnePlus 3. Top-notch specifications, good camera, low cost and an equally long-lasting battery make it a great package.
The Moto Z Force Droid is also an equally good competitor. Good specifications along with a 4-year warranty on the shatterproof screen is a must have for many people with a ‘dropping’ problem. The next entrant on our list is the LG G5. It has one of the best cameras in the world and that is its USP. However, a mediocre battery and a not so great design might be the deal breaker.
What could be a better alternative to the Note 7 other than another Note? Note 5 has everything right except storage. It only offers 32 GB onboard memory with no option to increase it. But if the memory is not an issue and you want to use the S-Pen the go for it. Last but not the least is the Google Pixel XL. It is the latest phone on our list and has not even been launched yet. The Pixel was announced only a couple of days back. It has no flaws except the fact that it looks a bit weird. Oh, and it is the most expensive phone in our list with specifications that are similar to other phones that will cost you a tad lesser.
This was our attempt at making a list of best alternatives to Note 7. Do you agree with our list? Tell us how you feel about it and stay hooked for updates.
